La Mer Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Debussy

Two superlative talents travel across the seas to grace us with their extraordinary musicianship.

  • Words by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra n
  • Last updated 19 Sep 2024

Longtime NZSO audiences will remember the glorious expressivity of Dima Slobedeniouk’s sensitive artistry. We are thrilled to have him conduct us in one of the great concerti, performed by one of the world’s great violinists. Augin Hadelich performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in a performance sure to exemplify Hadelich’s “outstanding power of expression and great mastery” (Süddeutsche Zeitung).

Jean Sibelius completed his water-nymph-inspired tone poem The Oceanides while he was literally on an ocean liner, travelling to America. Its luscious musical depiction of surging seas can only be matched by Claude Debussy’s La Mer, a landmark in watery Impressionism.

Location Te wāhi
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaura
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Auckland Town Hall is opposite Aotea Square on Queen Street. This is along a main bus route and takes about 17-20 minutes to walk from Britomart Station and the ferry terminal. For parking options visit Auckland Transport’s website.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Learn about the colourful history of this iconic venue on an Auckland Town Hall Tour. Visit aucklandlive.com for tour dates and details.